We started a new hobby. I will be hiking, of course, and camping in the snow. We went on a short hike to check out gear. I love this hike. With the 4 mile trip up Spruce Mountain and the 8 miles of open space to test boots with snow walking, we were able to fully test the new gear.

Spruce Mountain Trail ascends Spruce Mountain through a ponderosa pine and Douglas fir forest. The first lookout offers breathtaking views of Greenland Open Space, surrounding buttes, Pikes Peak, the Palmer Divide, Carpenter Creek and thousands of acres of protected open space. There will be plenty of opportunities to gaze off rocky lookouts in all directions. Bring your camera!